Bernie, although widowed, has a comfortable home, two happy children and makes a reasonable living as a cabbie. Sylvia is a successful literary agent, owns a flat in an elegant part of London and has a busy social life. All this has taken her a long way from the area of London in which both she and Bernie grew up, but has she really changed so very much?
'Bernie must be told the truth' - but the best laid plans....
Against his better judgment, Bernie is persuaded to lure Sylvia to his house.
Prompted by Jenny, Sylvia decides to visit Bernie, with unexpected results.
Bernie and Sylvia independently arrive at the conclusion that the only way to sort things out would be to spend a weekend alone - together.
The weekend away, when all will be revealed; but not necessarily only what is planned.
After their weekend away together everything should be fine - but Bernie is upset and Sylvia is confused.
Gran has good news but Bernie and Sylvia need to talk. When they do, their future seems uncertain.
It looks as though Sylvia has a rival for Bernie's attentions, but then a trip down memory lane brings them closer.
Cliffs sister Rene continues to pursue Bernie, but his thoughts are still with Sylvia. He thinks that she should spend time getting to know his children. Sylvia agrees - but not without some apprehension.
Mandy is playing Bernie up but Rene comes to the rescue! Sylvia makes a discovery and has a visit from a friend from the States. She throws a party - which once again brings home to Bernie the difference in their lifestyles. Despite how they feel about each other, they are still 'Streets Apart'.
Sylvia receives some news which sends her back to Bernie, but his daughter Mandy has other ideas. Sylvia decides she needs to get away from it all.